The perinatal nurse describes risk factors for placenta previa to the student nurse. Placenta previa risk factors include:
Select all answers that apply:
A) Cocaine use
B) Tobacco use
C) Previous caesarean birth
D) Previous use of medroxyprogesterone (Depo-Provera)
A, B, C
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The asthmatic child who has been taking theophylline complains of stomachache and tachycardia and is sweating profusely. What does the nurse recognize as the cause of these symptoms?
a. Severe asthma attack b. Allergic response to theophylline c. Onset of bronchitis d. Drug toxicity
Which is the best nursing intervention to prevent a potential depressant action of methadone caused by mixing with another drug?
A) Urine testing B) Provide only liquid form of methadone. C) Interview client prior to dosing. D) Assess vital signs.
A 14-year-old is admitted to the emergency department with a fracture of the right humerus epiphyseal plate through the joint surface. What information does the nurse know regarding this type of fracture?
a. It will create difficulty because the child is left handed. b. It will heal slowly because this is the weakest part of the bone. c. This type of fracture requires different management to prevent bone growth complications. d. This type of fracture necessitates complete immobilization of the shoulder for 4 to 6 weeks.
It is the beginning of the shift and the nurse has just received reports on four clients. Which client is it most important for the nurse to visit first?
1. Client with a chest tube complaining of difficulty breathing 2. Client with a tracheostomy who is on oxygen via trach mask 3. Client preparing for discharge following a lengthy hospital stay for ARDS 4. Client complaining of incisional pain